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Shoppers urged to exercise caution for a safer Christmas season
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Shoppers urged to exercise caution for a safer Christmas season
December 24 02:00 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Members of the public are being urged to limit the amount of cash carried, plan shopping activities carefully, and take proactive m...
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Milton Blake joins forces with Luciano for ‘It nuh Over Yet’
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Milton Blake joins forces with Luciano for ‘It nuh Over Yet’
December 24 12:57 PM
Roots singers Milton Blake and Luciano were friends for over 20 years before they recorded a song together. That first collaboration was done in 2016,...
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Southern California braces for devastating Christmas storm
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Southern California braces for devastating Christmas storm
December 24 12:56 PM
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Flash flood warnings were in effect in Los Angeles and most of southern California on Wednesday as one of the worst...
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Manchester police push safety reassurance amid four murders in 48 hours
December 24 12:25 PM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police in Manchester have moved to reassure the public that the parish is safe to conduct business amid four murders in Mandevil...
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TAJ implements special relief measure for taxpayers impacted by Melissa
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TAJ implements special relief measure for taxpayers impacted by Melissa
December 24 11:24 AM
  KINGSTON, Jamaica —In a bid to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has announced it will temporarily relax th...
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Regional private sector group re-affirms commitment to Caricom
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Regional private sector group re-affirms commitment to Caricom
December 24 11:15 AM
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – The Caribbean Community (Caricom) Private Sector Organisation (CPSO) has reaffirmed its commitment to regional integratio...
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Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war
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Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war
December 24 09:45 AM
BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territories (AFP) — Scouts marched under a clear blue sky in Bethlehem on Wednesday, as the Palestinian city emerged from the s...
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Bolt Foundation donates $900,000 to Mustard Seed children’s home for annual Christmas treat
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Bolt Foundation donates $900,000 to Mustard Seed children’s home for annual Christmas treat
December 24 09:32 AM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt, through his foundation, has joined the Janet Richards Foundation in a nearly $1 million donation to...
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Election campaign material to be removed by tomorrow
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Election campaign material to be removed by tomorrow
September 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The political ombudsman is appealing to political parties, candidates, campaign managers, agents, and supporters to remove election ...
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Political ombudsman urges timely removal of campaign materials
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Political ombudsman urges timely removal of campaign materials
September 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The political ombudsman is appealing to political parties and candidates to remove campaign-related advertisements and paraphernalia...
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JLP, PNP unite in call for respectful campaigning amid rising tensions
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JLP, PNP unite in call for respectful campaigning amid rising tensions
July 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – In response to a recent spike in political misconduct, the political ombudsman met on Wednesday with the general secretaries of th...
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WATCH: PNP activist clashes with residents over campaign material in St Thomas Eastern
July 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mounting political tension in the St Thomas Eastern constituency escalated on Saturday when People's National Party (PNP) activist...
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PNP’s Haughton hasn’t made report to political ombudsman
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PNP’s Haughton hasn’t made report to political ombudsman
July 3, 2025
MONTEGO BAY, St James — People's National Party (PNP) standard-bearer for St James West Central Dr Andre Haughton says he has not approached the Offic...
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Political ombudsman closely monitoring political conduct amid complaints
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Political ombudsman closely monitoring political conduct amid complaints
July 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Office of the Political Ombudsman says it has already contacted both major political parties regarding complaints against thei...
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Council of Churches decries ‘untoward actions’ of politicians
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Council of Churches decries ‘untoward actions’ of politicians
June 1, 2025
With political tensions rising ahead of the next general election, the Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC) is pleading for inclusivity and respect by Ja...
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JLP reports PNP’s Dr Dawes to political ombudsman over social media post
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JLP reports PNP’s Dr Dawes to political ombudsman over social media post
May 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has filed a formal complaint with the Political Ombudsman, accusing People’s National Party (PNP) c...
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New deadline for MoBay mayor to provide explanation on political poster removal
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New deadline for MoBay mayor to provide explanation on political poster removal
May 7, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon will have until May 14 to provide an explanation on the reported destruction of election parapher...
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PNP demands end to ‘unlawful removal’ of campaign material in MoBay
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PNP demands end to ‘unlawful removal’ of campaign material in MoBay
April 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) is calling on the Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, to immediately cease and desi...
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Senator Wehby defends move to give ECJ ombudsman duties
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Senator Wehby defends move to give ECJ ombudsman duties
February 10, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Government Senator Don Wehby on Friday declared his support for a move to transfer the functions of the now defunct Office of the ...
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ECJ to assume role of political ombudsman as Gov’t uses majority to pass legislation
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ECJ to assume role of political ombudsman as Gov’t uses majority to pass legislation
February 6, 2024
The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) will officially take over the functions of the Office of Political Ombudsman (OPO) ahead of the local govern...
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Shoppers urged to exercise caution for a safer Christmas season
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Shoppers urged to exercise caution for a safer Christmas season
December 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Members of the public are being urged to limit the amount of cash carried, plan shopping activities carefully, and take proactive m...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Milton Blake joins forces with Luciano for ‘It nuh Over Yet’
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Milton Blake joins forces with Luciano for ‘It nuh Over Yet’
December 24, 2025
Roots singers Milton Blake and Luciano were friends for over 20 years before they recorded a song together. That first collaboration was done in 2016,...
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Southern California braces for devastating Christmas storm
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Southern California braces for devastating Christmas storm
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LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Flash flood warnings were in effect in Los Angeles and most of southern California on Wednesday as one of the worst...
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Manchester police push safety reassurance amid four murders in 48 hours
December 24, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police in Manchester have moved to reassure the public that the parish is safe to conduct business amid four murders in Mandevil...
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TAJ implements special relief measure for taxpayers impacted by Melissa
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TAJ implements special relief measure for taxpayers impacted by Melissa
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  KINGSTON, Jamaica —In a bid to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has announced it will temporarily relax th...
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